Views about homosexuality among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who say homosexuality…
| Survey year | Should be accepted | Should be discouraged | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 2,945. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. | |||||
| 2014 | 55% | 38% | 4% | 3% | 2,945 |
| 2007 | 41% | 48% | 5% | 5% | 3,086 |
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Views about homosexuality among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by religious group
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who say homosexuality…
| Religious tradition | Should be accepted | Should be discouraged | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 0. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. | |||||
| Catholic | 65% | 27% | 3% | 4% | 593 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 42% | 51% | 4% | 3% | 1,044 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 56% | 35% | 5% | 3% | 265 |
| Mainline Protestant | 59% | 33% | 5% | 2% | 551 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 64% | 29% | 5% | 2% | 189 |
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Demographic✭Information
Age distribution among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who are ages…
| Views about homosexuality | 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,534. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. | |||||
| Should be accepted | 32% | 39% | 20% | 10% | 1,534 |
| Should be discouraged | 19% | 34% | 27% | 20% | 1,128 |
| Neither/both equally | 16% | 35% | 32% | 17% | 128 |
Generational cohort among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who are…
| Views about homosexuality | Younger Millennial | Older Millennial | Generation X | Baby Boomer | Silent | Greatest | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,534. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. | |||||||
| Should be accepted | 22% | 16% | 32% | 23% | 6% | 1% | 1,534 |
| Should be discouraged | 10% | 15% | 28% | 33% | 13% | 1% | 1,128 |
| Neither/both equally | 6% | 15% | 31% | 38% | 8% | 3% | 128 |
Gender composition among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who are…
| Views about homosexuality | Men | Women | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,559. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. | |||
| Should be accepted | 39% | 61% | 1,559 |
| Should be discouraged | 52% | 48% | 1,161 |
| Neither/both equally | 45% | 55% | 130 |
Racial and ethnic composition among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who identify as…
| Views about homosexuality | White | Black | Asian | Latino | Other/Mixed | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,543. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. | ||||||
| Should be accepted | 50% | 17% | 5% | 24% | 3% | 1,543 |
| Should be discouraged | 63% | 18% | 3% | 14% | 3% | 1,141 |
| Neither/both equally | 60% | 16% | < 1% | 21% | 3% | 122 |
Immigrant status among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who are…
| Views about homosexuality | Immigrants | Second generation | Third generation or higher | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,540. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. | ||||
| Should be accepted | 21% | 12% | 66% | 1,540 |
| Should be discouraged | 13% | 6% | 81% | 1,140 |
| Neither/both equally | 19% | 8% | 73% | 127 |
Income distribution among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who have a household income of…
| Views about homosexuality | Less than $30,000 | $30,000-$49,999 | $50,000-$99,999 | $100,000 or more | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,399. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. | |||||
| Should be accepted | 40% | 19% | 25% | 16% | 1,399 |
| Should be discouraged | 39% | 19% | 27% | 15% | 1,007 |
| Neither/both equally | 37% | 18% | 30% | 16% | 108 |
Educational distribution among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who have completed…
| Views about homosexuality | High school or less | Some college | College | Post-graduate degree | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,549. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. | |||||
| Should be accepted | 42% | 32% | 14% | 12% | 1,549 |
| Should be discouraged | 48% | 32% | 13% | 6% | 1,157 |
| Neither/both equally | 40% | 34% | 18% | 8% | 130 |
Marital status among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who are…
| Views about homosexuality | Married | Living with a partner | Divorced/separated | Widowed | Never married | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,556. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. | ||||||
| Should be accepted | 42% | 9% | 14% | 5% | 31% | 1,556 |
| Should be discouraged | 55% | 4% | 14% | 6% | 21% | 1,158 |
| Neither/both equally | 59% | 1% | 9% | 8% | 22% | 130 |
Parent of children under 18 among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who are…
| Views about homosexuality | Parents | Non-parents | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,554. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. | |||
| Should be accepted | 37% | 63% | 1,554 |
| Should be discouraged | 35% | 65% | 1,158 |
| Neither/both equally | 34% | 66% | 129 |
Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who say they…
| Views about homosexuality | Believe in God; absolutely certain | Believe in God; fairly certain | Believe in God; not too/not at all certain | Believe in God; don't know | Do not believe in God | Other/don't know if they believe in God | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,559. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. | |||||||
| Should be accepted | 72% | 22% | 3% | < 1% | 2% | 1% | 1,559 |
| Should be discouraged | 86% | 11% | 1% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 1,161 |
| Neither/both equally | 86% | 10% | < 1% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 130 |
Importance of religion in one's life among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who say religion is…
| Views about homosexuality | Very important | Somewhat important | Not too important | Not at all important | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,559. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. | ||||||
| Should be accepted | 69% | 27% | 3% | 1% | < 1% | 1,559 |
| Should be discouraged | 85% | 13% | 1% | < 1% | < 1% | 1,161 |
| Neither/both equally | 75% | 22% | 1% | < 1% | 3% | 130 |
Attendance at religious services among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who attend religious services…
| Views about homosexuality | At least once a week | Once or twice a month/a few times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,559. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. | |||||
| Should be accepted | 45% | 48% | 7% | < 1% | 1,559 |
| Should be discouraged | 60% | 35% | 4% | < 1% | 1,161 |
| Neither/both equally | 49% | 44% | 6% | 1% | 130 |
Frequency of prayer among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who pray…
| Views about homosexuality | At least daily | Weekly | Monthly | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,559. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. | ||||||
| Should be accepted | 69% | 20% | 5% | 5% | < 1% | 1,559 |
| Should be discouraged | 81% | 14% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 1,161 |
| Neither/both equally | 79% | 14% | 2% | 5% | 1% | 130 |
Frequency of meditation among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who meditate…
| Views about homosexuality | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,559. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. | ||||||
| Should be accepted | 45% | 15% | 4% | 36% | 1% | 1,559 |
| Should be discouraged | 49% | 12% | 3% | 34% | 2% | 1,161 |
| Neither/both equally | 48% | 13% | 5% | 30% | 4% | 130 |
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
| Views about homosexuality | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,559. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. | ||||||
| Should be accepted | 66% | 19% | 9% | 6% | < 1% | 1,559 |
| Should be discouraged | 74% | 17% | 5% | 4% | < 1% | 1,161 |
| Neither/both equally | 70% | 25% | 4% | 1% | 1% | 130 |
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
| Views about homosexuality | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,559. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. | ||||||
| Should be accepted | 46% | 23% | 13% | 18% | < 1% | 1,559 |
| Should be discouraged | 46% | 20% | 12% | 21% | 2% | 1,161 |
| Neither/both equally | 51% | 14% | 16% | 18% | 1% | 130 |
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
| Views about homosexuality | Religion | Philosophy/reason | Common sense | Science | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,559. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. | ||||||
| Should be accepted | 34% | 12% | 42% | 9% | 2% | 1,559 |
| Should be discouraged | 63% | 5% | 26% | 4% | 2% | 1,161 |
| Neither/both equally | 47% | 10% | 32% | 2% | 8% | 130 |
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who say…
| Views about homosexuality | There are clear standards for what is right and wrong | Right or wrong depends on the situation | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,559. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. | |||||
| Should be accepted | 29% | 69% | 1% | 1% | 1,559 |
| Should be discouraged | 48% | 49% | 1% | 1% | 1,161 |
| Neither/both equally | 45% | 50% | 5% | < 1% | 130 |
Frequency of reading scripture among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who read scripture…
| Views about homosexuality | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,559. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. | ||||||
| Should be accepted | 44% | 28% | 9% | 18% | 1% | 1,559 |
| Should be discouraged | 65% | 21% | 6% | 7% | 1% | 1,161 |
| Neither/both equally | 58% | 20% | 5% | 17% | < 1% | 130 |
Interpreting scripture among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who say the holy scripture is…
| Views about homosexuality | Word of God; should be taken literally | Word of God; not everything taken literally | Word of God; other/don't know | Not the word of God | Other/don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,559. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. | ||||||
| Should be accepted | 33% | 38% | 2% | 20% | 7% | 1,559 |
| Should be discouraged | 61% | 26% | 3% | 5% | 5% | 1,161 |
| Neither/both equally | 40% | 38% | 6% | 11% | 5% | 130 |
Belief in Heaven among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who …in heaven
| Views about homosexuality | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,559. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. | ||||
| Should be accepted | 85% | 11% | 5% | 1,559 |
| Should be discouraged | 90% | 5% | 5% | 1,161 |
| Neither/both equally | 85% | 4% | 11% | 130 |
Belief in Hell among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who …in hell
| Views about homosexuality | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,559. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. | ||||
| Should be accepted | 68% | 27% | 5% | 1,559 |
| Should be discouraged | 84% | 10% | 6% | 1,161 |
| Neither/both equally | 73% | 13% | 14% | 130 |
Social✭and✭Political✭Views
Party affiliation among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who identify as…
| Views about homosexuality | Republican/lean Rep. | No lean | Democrat/lean Dem. | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,559. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. | ||||
| Should be accepted | 32% | 15% | 53% | 1,559 |
| Should be discouraged | 54% | 15% | 30% | 1,161 |
| Neither/both equally | 38% | 27% | 34% | 130 |
Political ideology among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who are…
| Views about homosexuality | Conservative | Moderate | Liberal | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,559. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. | |||||
| Should be accepted | 30% | 39% | 26% | 5% | 1,559 |
| Should be discouraged | 58% | 24% | 12% | 6% | 1,161 |
| Neither/both equally | 37% | 33% | 20% | 9% | 130 |
Views about size of government among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who would rather have…
| Views about homosexuality | Smaller government; fewer services | Bigger government; more services | Depends | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,559. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. | |||||
| Should be accepted | 42% | 53% | 3% | 2% | 1,559 |
| Should be discouraged | 60% | 35% | 2% | 2% | 1,161 |
| Neither/both equally | 57% | 28% | 8% | 6% | 130 |
Views about government aid to the poor among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who say government aid to the poor…
| Views about homosexuality | Does more harm than good | Does more good than harm | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,559. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. | |||||
| Should be accepted | 40% | 56% | 3% | 1% | 1,559 |
| Should be discouraged | 57% | 39% | 3% | 2% | 1,161 |
| Neither/both equally | 39% | 39% | 21% | 1% | 130 |
Views about abortion among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who say abortion should be…
| Views about homosexuality | Legal in all/most cases | Illegal in all/most cases | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,559. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. | ||||
| Should be accepted | 56% | 42% | 2% | 1,559 |
| Should be discouraged | 24% | 73% | 3% | 1,161 |
| Neither/both equally | 42% | 54% | 4% | 130 |
Views about same-sex marriage among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who …same-sex marriage
| Views about homosexuality | Strongly favor/favor | Oppose/strongly oppose | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,559. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. | ||||
| Should be accepted | 72% | 22% | 6% | 1,559 |
| Should be discouraged | 9% | 87% | 5% | 1,161 |
| Neither/both equally | 23% | 40% | 36% | 130 |
Views about environmental regulation among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who say…
| Views about homosexuality | Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy | Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,559. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. | |||||
| Should be accepted | 35% | 62% | 1% | 2% | 1,559 |
| Should be discouraged | 50% | 45% | 2% | 2% | 1,161 |
| Neither/both equally | 37% | 46% | 11% | 6% | 130 |
Views about human evolution among adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month by views about homosexuality
% of adults who attend prayer groups once or twice a month who say humans…
| Views about homosexuality | Evolved; due to natural processes | Evolved; due to God's design | Evolved; don't know how | Always existed in present form | Don't know | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size = 1,559. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire. | ||||||
| Should be accepted | 26% | 35% | 4% | 32% | 3% | 1,559 |
| Should be discouraged | 12% | 23% | 2% | 59% | 4% | 1,161 |
| Neither/both equally | 14% | 25% | 6% | 46% | 9% | 130 |
